figurative

Figurative art is a genre that represents the visible world through various artistic works, ranging from painting and figurative drawing to sculpture. This style, which includes human figures, landscapes, and everyday objects, is distinguished by its ability to render reality in recognizable forms, yet often interpreted uniquely by the artist. It contrasts with abstract art by focusing on direct, figurative representations of nature and the human figure.

Figurative drawing is one of the oldest and most popular practices in art. Whether created with pencil, ink, or color, it captures the nuances of the world around us. Figurative artists use paper as a medium to create finely detailed drawings, often depicting landscapes, portraits, or scenes of daily life. Artists like Pablo Picasso reinvented the genre by adding abstract elements to their works, blending the figurative and abstract into a single composition.

In the field of figurative sculpture, artists shape human or animal figures using materials like bronze, terracotta, or ceramics. These sculptures often take the form of life-sized statues but also include small bronze sculptures, clay figurines, or more contemporary mixed-media works. The work of famous sculptors like Jean Dubuffet and Edouard Manet helped redefine the boundaries of figurative art, particularly with expressive sculptures that approach the human form from an innovative perspective.

Figurative art isn't limited to museums and galleries. It finds its place in modern interiors, as wall décor or sculptural pieces. Figurative art in painting and sculpture offers a rich representation of colors and textures that move viewers with its realism and emotion. Whether through a figurative drawing, painting, or sculpture, this artistic genre continues to fascinate and captivate art lovers worldwide.

If you're passionate about figurative art, explore our extensive selection of works, including bronze sculptures, black-and-white drawings, and figurative paintings. Each piece is a window into a universe where the human figure, shapes, and landscapes merge to create timeless visual stories.

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Set of 3 wall sculptures

Set of 4 wall sculptures. From the Behind Closed Doors series

Is Beating Me From the Inside, and You Wanted Something.

Prehistory

White Boxing Gloves

Tête de lion 73-20

Pam Splash Rolex

Pam Splash Tiffany-co

Trumpet On Man Sculpture

Cat and bird

Couple kneeling

Sheltered

Young philosopher

Olive Harmony

Atlas Peace

Golden Resting Mask Sculpture

Sculpture Et Pied De Table Poulpe En Métal

Poisson sur socle en métal recyclé

Considérations

Hermes bust

The rower

S217 Le Derviche Tourneur -1

Cheval Rabastas

En attente d’expirer, cigares

The Mystical Parrot

Matte Black Antelope

Golden Hand Mask Sculpture

Lion

The Ecstasy of St. Teresa

Accumulation Trompette

Danseuse au foulard

La lecture

Danseuse aux foulards

Giraffe and his greyhound

Stay with me

Keep warm !

Traval

Weathered Bronze Pup

Méduses des mers d'aciers

Adso

Muhammed Ali

Panthère Swarovski

Miniature Alexander the Great bust

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart bust

Metropolis

Wrapping Bonbon Blanc

Toto Zed

Personnages

Oud

Cascade de Violon

Dark skull sculpture

Tête de jeune Orang-Outan

Citrus elixir

Two Percherons and their little riders

Crane 82-23

Lapin 16-22

Joy

Eole

Flying Nike

Before A Baby Comes Out Of Its Mother's Body (10 sculptures)

Wolverine Neon Hand

Wrapping Bonbon Transparent peint Love

Klimmend mannetje

Dionysus Bust

Pam Splash Dior

Coeur 4-25